3rd Party App Backup

BBSAK
is one of the only apps currently available that allows you to create a
backup of every 3rd party app on your device. In the newest version,
this function will even backup 3rd party apps created by RIM, such as
Twitter or Facebook. To use this function simply click "Backup Apps,"
enter a name for your backup and let BBSAK do the rest!

Wipe Device

Wipe
Device, is a tool used to completely remove everything on your device
including the operating system, leaving your phone at a 507 error
screen. This function can be used to restore a "bricked" blackberry.
Please make sure to backup everything you need before running this
feature!

Load OS

Load OS (Operating System) is a tool that allows you to install
an operating system to your device. New to BBSAK 1.8.5 we have given
then users the ability to select which OS you want! This even includes
downgrading your OS without uninstalling newer OS's from your computer! Furthermore, to avoid confusion the OS Selector will only show you installed OS's for the device currently connected to BBSAK. This function uses the App Loader Wizard provided to us by RIM.

Restore 3rd Party Apps

The
Restore Apps function allows the user to select the backup JAD that was
created by the Backup Apps function in BBSAK. Once the JAD is selected
BBSAK will install
all the apps included in your backup, back on to your blackberry.
Please note your phone will reboot after this function is complete.

Modify CODs Tab

The
Modify CODs tab includes functions designed for the more advanced
Blackberry users. This tab will allow you to do a variety of thing
revolving around individual CODs on your blackberry.Click Here for a video tutorial.

Read System

The
read system fucntion will read every COD installed on your device and
print them into a nice list displaying, name, size and version number.

Install COD(s)

Load
COD(s) allows you to install single or multiple cods from your computer
to your blackberry. TO use this feature, click the Install COD(s)
button choose the directoy where your COD(s) are and let BBSAK do the
rest. Please note your phone may reboot after this function completes.
Also note that apps installed using this function will not show up in the settings/applications menu.

Save COD(s)

Save COD(s) allows you to save single or multiple cods from your device to your computer. These files will be located
in the BBSAK/CODS folder. To use this function first run Read System
then highlight one or more of the CODs in the list, finally click Save
COD(s).

Remove COD(s)

Remove
COD(s) allows you to delete single or multiple cods from your device.
To use this function first run Read System then highlight one or more of
the CODs in the list, finally click Remove COD(s). Please note,
deleting COD's cannot be undone. When this function is complete your phone may reboot.

Install JAD

Load
JAD allows you to install a JAD file from your computer to your
Blackberry. Please make sure the folder where your JAD is located also
contains all of the CODs that the JAD refers too. Please note phone may reboot after this operation is complete.

Make JAD

The
Make JAD feature, allows you to create a JAD file for a list of COD(s).
To use this function, drag and drop files into the box or use the file
browser, make sure all information is filled out and that version number
starts with a integer. Finally select your save location and name, and click "Create JAD."

Miscellaneous Tab

This tab contains everything that didnt fit into another tab.

Screenshot

This
function does exactly what it says, it takes image of your blackberry's
screen. It shows a preview and allows you to Save or Copy.

Dump Phone

Dump phone is a function that is designed for hybrid building. It will save every COD on your device to your computer. This dump will be located in "BBSAK/Dump."

Read/Clear Event Log

The
Event Log is a great tool for app developers. This function allows you
to save your eventlog to a text file on your computer for later
debugging. The Clear button will clear your devices event.

Factory Reset

The
Factory Reset function is used by those who have an IT Policy put on
there Blackberry via a BES Server. This function will remove the IT
Policy from your device.